How to Go From ‘Making Things’ to Making Money with David Kisan

Episode Summary If you're a fantastic creative but your business skills could use a quick tune-up, this episode is for you. This week, Holly sits down with David Kisan, founder of Sip-N-Bloom, the floral workshop business that has grown from offering local events to partnering with major global brands. And yes, they talk flowers… but that’s not all this episode is about. This conversation is about the shift every creative entrepreneur must make if they want their business to grow and make money. David is a great example of someone who didn’t rely only on talent. He built systems. He stayed curious. He prioritized learning the business side of florals. In this episode, Holly and David break down simple steps you can take to shift into a CEO mindset and build a business that works. So if you’re a creative who wants to stop just making things and start building something profitable and sustainable for the long run… listen in! In this episode you’ll learn: 01:53 — The moment Sip-N-Bloom became more than a cute idea 05:58 — A simple design choice that changed everything 10:00 — David's path from family roots to modern entrepreneurship 12:47 — The shutdown that forced a reinvention many creatives avoided 20:46 — Why early AI experimentation will shape businesses 33:54 — The power of tight brand alignment (and the impact it creates) 35:52 — The email that shifted the business trajectory overnight 48:37 — Proof that small opportunities can become major partnerships 59:01 — What scaling a creative business actually looks like Chat With Me + Download Business Building Tools: FREE: Create a compelling business idea in 6 steps Start Your Business HERE Instagram Connect with my guest: Sip N Bloom Sip N Bloom on Instagram